CHANGING THE OFFSHORE FISHING WORLD

The idea came to me back in 2015 when we started seeing these big bluefin in our local waters. After landing my first one with my son (200 lbs.) I knew I needed an advantage because of my ailments. Having two back surgeries and a knee replacement, I wasn’t stepping out of the game. We had seen some crazy devices that some guys had made out of PVC tubing etc, we knew we could do much better.

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Being a metal fabricator my entire life, my son and I went into the shop and created the very first pipe that would rotate on top so we could follow the fish as it made its circles. We originally built pipes for friends and family members but it wasn’t till 2021 that the word started getting out about what we had.

 

In 2022-23 we created an Instagram account and also posted classifieds on Bloody Decks and Coastwise Fishing Forum and the phone started blowing up with orders. Our objective was to create a yacht-quality product that was guaranteed not to corrode or rust in time.

 

We chose 1-1/2 inch T316 marine grade stainless steel tubing for our pipes because of its strength and durability in the marine environment. Each pipe is handmade, not factory-built to ensure that each top is tuned before it is sold. We mandrel bend each pipe to a specific degree and notch the bottoms so they fit into the rod holder and lock into place securely. Our top U-shaped saddle is made from a 1/2 inch solid stainless round bar so it will never bend and is mirror polished to assure your line will not get frayed if it touches it. The tops of our pipes are milled from 1-1/2 inch solid stainless round bar and then center drilled to allow the U saddle to be fitted. The top is then welded to the top of the pipe and the weld is ground smooth.

 

The pipes are then sent to the polishers where they are polished to a mirror quality. Care for our product is very simple, just rinse with soap and water after use and towel dry. It is recommended that you apply a coat of wax every season to protect the surfaces.

 

RAP Systems pipes are a tackle investment that you can take with you from boat to boat just like your fishing poles. We have found through the last few years that so many of our customers share the same stories of how difficult it is to fight these large fish down on their knees. We created a fulcrum point to help every angler young and old to catch the fish of their lifetime.